Re: oracle and macintosh

Hello,

     We are planning to use Developer Server to deliver Forms through client browsers in a SCO Unixware 7/Win95/Macintosh environment but currently are testing in a pure Windows environment (NT for the 8.0.4 database, Web server 3.0, and Forms server -- Win95 desktop clients). Although we have not yet really put such a system through its paces, we have done a bit of experimenting, and here are my subjective personal impressions:

1. straightforward system setup 2. reasonable performance 3. GUI behavior is a little quirky without Oracle's JInitiator (combination of Oracle's proprietary versions of the JavaSoft java plug-in, JVM, and bug-fixed JDK). For us, JInitiator has so far worked flawlessly, making windows and dialogs look nicer, improving mouse control, updating LOV's as you scroll, etc. Unfortunately, JInitiator is only available for Win95/NT. Supposedly, Oracle is working together with Apple, IBM, and other companies to bring their JVM's up-to-snuff, but you should look into this. I do know that Apple has been investing some MAJOR effort into upgrading its java implementation, which has been pretty pathetic in the past but figures to be one of the best on any platform in the near future with MacOS 8.6, 8.7, and X. As a Mac owner/supporter, I have been patiently awaiting this improvement and hope it is a success. 4. GUI java client applet appears to be solid and reasonably bug-free as far as communications with the Forms server is concerned. 5. Likewise, the Forms server appears to be quite reliable regarding communication with both the java client applet and the Oracle database.

I hope this helps.

Dr. Cary Lapoint

In article <3655C2B8.E0581A24_at_wbfa.com>,   Alan Stephenson <astephen_at_wbfa.com> wrote:
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> We are using the same as you.... except the Server is 7.1.6.2.0 on an HP. The
> clients are using the same version of SQL*NET (2.1.4.0.4).
>
> Our problem is the same --- Oracle is dropping the Macintosh platform. I have
> been asking Oracle what are their suggestions for having Macintosh as a client
> machine? The only thing I have received from them is use Developer Server and
> then the Macintosh client will open the form in a Browser window using Java.
>
> Has anyone seen this working, either on a Macintosh or PC platform? I think
> what Oracle is focussing on is great, but until I see it I am unsure how it
> will operate.
>
> -Alan Stephenson
>
> Joost Ouwerkerk wrote:
>
> > We are using SQL*Plus 3.1.3.5.4, SQL*Loader 7.1.4.2.2, Reports 2.5.4
> > and Forms 4.5 macintosh client software accessing Oracle 7.3.2.3.0 on
> > AIX. The clients access the server using SQL*Net; I'm not sure what
> > version.
> >
> > Performance is equal to or better than similar PC clients, although
> > we've experienced some instability with Reports 2.5 (which may be due
> > to bad coding on developer's part?)
> >
> > As far as I know, Oracle has dropped macintosh development in favour
> > of cross-platform thin client alternatives.
> >
> > On Thu, 19 Nov 1998 01:56:53 +0100, "Bernard Willemot"
> > <Bernard.Willemot_at_ping.be> wrote:
> >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >Is there anybody here, who is using Oracle Server and Macintosh Client ?
> > >
> > >A couple of months agoo I downloaded Personal Oracle 7 for Macintosh and
> > >this is till now, the only thing I found ! From Oracle, I don't get any
> > >information about it. If I would buy the Oracle 8 Server for SUN or Windows
> > >NT, would I have the client for Macintosh too (SQLNet, Net80 ?).
> > >
> > >It is probably not so common to get questions about Oracle and the
> > >Macintosh, but the tests I did a couple of months agoo with Oracle Server
> > >and OCI on the Macintosh were very successfull.
> > >
> > >Does anybody have this information or know where to find it ?
> > >
> > >Thanx a lot, Bernard Willemot.
> > >
> > >
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